Can you make almond crusted chicken in the air fryer?

I haven’t personally tried this, but others have, and they say the air fryer chicken still turns out great! You’ll need to adjust the cooking time as air fryers tend to cook faster than regular baking. (You can also cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat, if you don't want to bake it.)

Is almond crusted chicken low-carb or keto?

Yes! This recipe does not use breadcrumbs. I use almond flour and almonds , along with seasonings. It is low-carb and keto-friendly! It is one of the recipes I discovered while doing a Whole30 . By the way…you can learn more about how we were able to eat Whole30 while on a budget and read about our experience doing the Whole30 plan with our kids .

Can you freeze crispy almond chicken breast?

Like most crusted baked chicken recipes, this doesn’t freeze well. The crispy almond crust just doesn’t stay crispy. Leftovers the next day, whether plain, added to a hash, or chopped up in a salad, are very good. But this isn’t something you’ll want to make tons of to stash in your freezer for a quick meal later. If you need some freezer meal ideas, I recommend freezing components since they’re the most flexible later. Proteins like Sheet Pan Chicken , 15-Minute Italian Meatballs , or The Very Best Slow Cooker Carnitas are perfect for the freezer. Then you can easily mix and match them with quick side dishes like Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw , Instant Pot Brown Rice , or Root Vegetable Sauté .

Can you cook almond-crusted chicken tenders or chicken nuggets?

I’ve made this recipe with chicken breast, bone-in chicken thighs, pork chops, and boneless chicken thighs. I really liked the boneless chicken breast cutlets best because they were so moist, but again, use whatever chicken you have on hand! You can cut the chicken into smaller pieces, or chicken tenders, but you’ll need to adjust the baking time to make sure you don’t overcook them. Always make sure to use a baking sheet lined with parchment to make cleanup easy. Boneless chicken (or pork) will cook up pretty quickly, so I recommend putting this in the oven when everything else is about 15 minutes away from being done. I like to get the oven preheating, get the side dishes going, and then prepare the chicken. It can also sit ready to go on the pan for a little while until it’s time to go in the oven. And if you’re looking for a homemade chicken nugget recipe, here’s what you need !

The Best Almond Crusted Chicken | 20-Minute Recipe + Video

Almond Crusted Chicken

Easy recipe for almond crusted baked chicken that's gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, & keto. Use chicken breasts, thighs, or tenders for this low carb meal! :: DontWastetheCrumbs.com

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Almond crusted chicken is full of fantastic flavor! Use whatever cut of chicken you have for this yummy dinner that’s ready fast. This naturally gluten-free breaded chicken recipe is high in protein and fits with paleo, Whole30, low-carb, and keto diets – your family will love it!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 – 1 ½ lbs chicken (I recommend boneless skinless thighs)
½ cup almond flour
⅔ cup whole almonds
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp pepper
1 egg
2 Tbsp water or milk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a cooling rack on top.
Combine the almond flour, almonds, salt, paprika, and pepper in a blender or food processor and pulse until the almonds are in small pieces (half a pea, or smaller), about 4-6 times. Make sure not to over-process, or to process for longer spurts, otherwise, the almonds will release their oils and you’ll make almond butter. Pour this into a shallow dish.
In a separate shallow dish, crack the egg and add the water or milk. Whisk well.
Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip the chicken into the egg wash, turning to thoroughly coat all sides. Allow the excess to drip off and then place it in the bowl with the coating. Turn the chicken and make sure all sides are coated. Place the chicken on the cooling rack and repeat this process with the remaining chicken.*
Bake the chicken for 15-18 minutes, or until the juices run clear. Serve warm.

Notes

If you run out of the almond coating, you can either make a small half-batch using the ratio of 2 Tbsp flour to 1 Tbsp whole almonds OR just sprinkle more almond flour into the bowl. I tend to do the latter since it’s easier.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 291

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